Born Under A Bad Sign

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  1967

  James

  Albert King’s guitar playing feels heavy in the emotional sense rather than merely loud or forceful. The title track, “Crosscut Saw,” and “Laundromat Blues” all revolve around his ability to stretch notes until they sound almost vocal. Booker T. & the M.G.’s give the album sharp, economical grooves that never crowd the performances. The production is clean enough to highlight every detail of King’s phrasing. The album became foundational for blues-rock guitarists, but its restraint is just as important as its intensity. King never wastes motion.